The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called for a shift from equal to equity‑based allocation of educational resources to tackle the country’s persistent Senior High School (SHS) placement challenges.
On Saturday, September 12, GNAT General Secretary Thomas Musah spoke on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, arguing that the current system does not account for the varied needs of schools across Ghana.
“Equity gives us the opportunity to actually allocate resources to schools that need them,” Musah said. He added that targeted investment could transform under‑resourced institutions into places capable of providing quality education while accommodating more students.
Musah’s comments come amid concerns over the 2026 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), with more than 55,000 candidates reportedly yet to secure places in senior high schools and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions.
GNAT maintains that prioritising schools with the greatest needs would allow the government to channel funding toward classrooms, facilities and other resources required to increase their intake, thereby creating a more balanced distribution of students and reducing pressure on traditionally oversubscribed schools.
As the placement challenge looms, stakeholders are urged to consider broader responses that include infrastructure investment and capacity expansion to support equitable education for all students.
